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As Israel’s military campaign in Gaza intensifies, sparking a deepening humanitarian crisis, Australians gathered in Sydney on Sunday to protest what they described as an unjust siege on Palestinian civilians.…
Thailand and Cambodia have expressed willingness to negotiate a ceasefire after four days of intense border clashes that have left at least 33 people dead and forced over 168,000 residents to flee their homes, AP News…
The Australian Army has successfully test-fired its most advanced long-range missile, marking a significant leap in the country’s defence capabilities and formally ushering the Army into what officials have described…
Russia’s upper house of parliament has approved a new law that will impose fines on individuals who deliberately search for online content labeled “extremist” by the government. This move marks another step in the…
An Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City on Friday killed at least five civilians, including an 11-year-old boy, according to hospital officials. The bodies were carried through the streets by…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that his government is exploring “alternative options” to the ongoing ceasefire negotiations with Hamas, following the withdrawal of both Israeli and U.S.…
Rwanda is in the final stages of preparation to host the 2025 UCI Road World Championships, set to take place from September 21 to 28 in the capital city, Kigali. This historic event marks the first time the…
Australia is preparing to lift its ban on beef imports from the United States. This ban has been in place since 2003, after a case of mad cow disease was found in American cattle. The decision has made headlines,…
Jean Bosco Ruboneka, a key midfielder for APR FC, has expressed strong optimism about the club’s new signings ahead of the 2025/2026 football season. The reigning Rwanda Premier League champions have significantly…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the ongoing conflict in Gaza as a "humanitarian catastrophe" and reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to a two-state solution, as France prepares to formally…
An internal U.S. government analysis has found no evidence that the Palestinian group Hamas systematically stole U.S.-funded humanitarian aid in Gaza, directly challenging a central justification behind a newly…
French President Emmanuel Macron has faced condemnation from international leaders following his announcement that France will recognize Palestine as a state. On Thursday, July 24, President Macron declared that France…
Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, former High Commissioner of Rwanda to Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, has been appointed by President Paul Kagame as the Minister of State for Infrastructure in the new Cabinet…
Rwanda and Algeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two nations. The signing ceremony took place in Algiers on…
Israel has received a new ceasefire proposal from Hamas, which an Israeli official described as “workable,” though no further details were disclosed. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity due to not being…
On Wednesday, July 23, President Paul Kagame appointed Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva, as the new Prime Minister of Rwanda, succeeding Dr. Edouard Ngirente, who had held the position since 2017. Prior to his appointment, Dr.…
The Israeli government on Wednesday denied responsibility for the worsening food crisis in Gaza, instead accusing the militant group Hamas of orchestrating the humanitarian emergency, according to a report by Agence…
More than 240,000 pages of long-sealed FBI documents detailing surveillance and investigations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have been released, drawing a range of reactions from civil rights advocates and the King…
The European Union has warned it will impose nearly €100 billion (£87bn) worth of tariffs on a wide range of American imports [from bourbon whiskey to Boeing aircraft] if former U.S. President Donald Trump does not…
Espoir FC, a popular football club in Rusizi District, has started a new project called “My Espoir” to help solve money problems and involve fans in supporting the team. The goal is to make the club stronger…
Stephen Abdukareem Munyakho, a Kenyan man who spent over ten years on death row in Saudi Arabia, has finally been released. His freedom comes after years of efforts by his family, the Kenyan government, and supporters…
More than 200 companies from various sectors in China are set to participate in the “Meet Rwanda in China” event, scheduled to take place in Wuhan from August 1 to 2, 2025. The event aims to showcase investment…
Rayon Sports has officially started selling tickets for their upcoming friendly match against Tanzania’s Yanga Africans. The game will take place on August 15, 2025, at Amahoro Stadium as part of the team’s special…
Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi has delivered a blistering speech outside Parliament House, accusing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong of “moral cowardice” over their handling of the war in…